Iran, Oman home in on Hormuz Strait deal as ship attacks mountIran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing Strait of Hormuz. This agreement aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway. The U...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
US Iran war: Trump may ditch nuclear deal plan if Tehran reopens HormuzUS President Trump seeks an exit from the Iran war as the conflict continues to escalate. The administration may set aside the nuclear issu...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
US shoots down Iranian missile as Saudi joins strikes against Iran-backed militiasUS Iran war news: United States forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting American troops. US and Saudi Arabia force...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Trump warns Iran will be held 'responsible' for Houthi ship attacksPresident Trump warned Iran of significant military punishment for Houthi attacks. He described the Yemen-based militia as a proxy of Tehra...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Hormuz, Red Sea spark a 1,000% war-risk premium shockWar-risk insurance premiums have surged by as much as 1,000% as tensions across the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea disrupt shipping. Fres...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
More tankers turn back as Houthi threat rattles Red Sea oil tradeHouthi militia warnings are causing tankers to change course in the Red Sea. Two vessels altered their destinations to the Suez Canal after...
23 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- Brent crude surges 4% to over $95 a barrel, nears 6-week high as conflict threatens key oil transit routes
Oil prices hit a six-week high on Wednesday, with Brent crude racing past ninety-five dollars a barrel. The growing tensions between the U....
22 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Rupee languishes at two-month lows as supply worries raise oil pricesThe Indian rupee hit a two-month low on Wednesday amid rising oil prices spurred by worries over Middle Eastern supply disruptions. In an e...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns lingerThe ongoing security issues have caused a notable drop in vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with just three commodity vessels transit...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy suppliesYemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global ene...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routesRed Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threa...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Pirates allegedly hijack chemical tanker off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden: ReportArmed assailants boarded the chemical tanker Asana in the Gulf of Aden off southern Yemen on Friday and are believed to have taken control ...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
US Central Command Forces strike Iranian-backed militia group in SyriaThe US Central Command conducted airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria on Wednesday, following a rocket attack on US p...
13 Nov, 2024, 06.04 PM IST
Prepare for attack, with best regards: Houthis issue email alert to shipping fleetsHouthis have escalated their tactics by sending threatening emails to Greek shipping companies, warning attacks on vessels violating their ...
03 Oct, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
Who are the Houthis and why hasn’t the US retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?Houthi rebels in Yemen targeted ships in the Red Sea, sparking speculation about potential U.S. military response. Despite increased attack...
07 Dec, 2023, 12.14 PM IST